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Paestum, where the little temple is revealing interesting new finds

New discoveries at ancient Paestum’s ‘little temple’

April 16, 2023April 16, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on New discoveries at ancient Paestum’s ‘little temple’

The excavations to uncover the temple discovered in 2019 by the ruins of the walls of the ancient Greek city of Paestum have produced some huge surprises. Paestum is in the Italian province of Salerno.

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Herculaneum

Herculaneum: Burning ash vitrified brains

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Herculaneum: Burning ash vitrified brains

New research into the Vesuvius eruption of 79AD shows a cloud of ash so hot it incinerated bodies and vitrified brains hit Herculaneum.

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Mission: Impossible filming in Puglia

Mission: Impossible filming in Puglia

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Mission: Impossible filming in Puglia

According to witnesses, Tom Cruise is shooting flight scenes for Mission: Impossible 8 in Puglia. The actor was seen boarding a helicopter in Bari for an unknown destination today.

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Vesuvius eruption 4000 years ago buried a Bronze age village

Pinpointing the age of an earlier dramatic Vesuvius eruption

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Pinpointing the age of an earlier dramatic Vesuvius eruption

The Plinian eruption of Mount Vesuvius, around 4,000 years ago, buried and preserved an entire Bronze Age village. Researchers are trying to pinpoint a more precise date of the eruption.

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Pope Francis interview in Il Mattino addresses many local and global issues

Pope Francis: It is time for humanity to change course

September 18, 2022September 18, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Pope Francis: It is time for humanity to change course

In an interview with “Il Mattino” for the 130th anniversary of the newspaper, Pope Francis addresses a range of topics.  The pope also emphsaises the need for everyone to work together.

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Vesuvius eruption 79AD resulted in burial of Pompeii

On this day in history: Mount Vesuvius eruption 79AD

August 25, 2022August 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on On this day in history: Mount Vesuvius eruption 79AD

Traditionally, 24-25th August is the date of the deadly Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79AD. One of the worst in European history, it buried the ancient cities of Pompeii, Oplontis and Stabiae and Herculaneum.

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My Saga luxury yacht sinks

Mystery of luxury yacht sinking

August 21, 2022August 21, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Mystery of luxury yacht sinking

Another luxury yacht sinks off the Italian coast. On August 20th, MY SAGA, sank in the Gulf of Squillace, off the Calabrian coast whilst under tow.

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salerno - man stabs daughter in homophobic attack

Man stabs daughter and her girlfriend

August 14, 2022August 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Man stabs daughter and her girlfriend

An Italian man is accused of stabbing his daughter and her girlfriend as he could not accept their relationship. The alleged attack took place in Salerno near Naples.

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Middle class house pompeii

New Pompeii Discovery: Middle-class home unearthed

August 6, 2022August 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on New Pompeii Discovery: Middle-class home unearthed

An excavation at the back of the ‘enchanted garden’  uncovers a middle-class home with a cupboard unopened for 2,000 years. The latest Pompeii discovery reveals more about daily life in the ancient city.

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Crater of Vesuvius as seen from plane

American tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius crater

July 11, 2022July 11, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on American tourist falls into Mount Vesuvius crater

An American tourist sustained minor injuries after he fell into the crater of Mount Vesuvius. The man had been taking a selfie, dropping his phone as he did so. He fell several metres as he scrambled to retrieve his phone.

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General strike to disrupt transport on 29 May

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Final stage of the Cammino '44 route Memorial to Monte Sole massacre. Image credit: www.cammino44.it

Cammino ’44: new walking route links Nazi-Fascist massacre sites

April 25, 2026April 25, 2026Deborah Cater
northern Italy sea trains start their 2026 services this weekend. By Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) - http://www.bahnbilder.ch/picture/8276, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17185297

Northern Italy’s sea trains return

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Large Pet Friendly service to start with ITA in summer 2026

Large Pet Friendly service with ITA from this summer

February 26, 2026February 26, 2026Deborah Cater

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